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14-05-2014
HAL review draws strong responses from industry groups
The Australian Broadcast Corporation reports that concerns about the way levy money is spent through Horticulture Australia Limited are overblown, according to a leading horticultural figure in South Australia.
14-05-2014
Insect community driven by plant hormones
Wageningen University says that plants are not solitary, defenceless organisms but rather the centre of a vibrant community consisting of tens or even hundreds of insect species. Plants possess a wide range of defence mechanisms that are activated in response to attack by insects.
12-05-2014
HAL at risk of being abolished following independent review
A recent report by the Australian Broadcast Corporation says that the research and marketing body, Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL), could be abolished, after an independent review found it was plagued by conflicts of interest and delivered limited value for money.
12-05-2014
Industry leaders to attend national hort event
Minister for Primary Industries, Hon Nathan Guy, will be attending the National Horticultural Field Day and giving the keynote address at a breakfast which opens the event.
09-05-2014
Innovative system uses bacteria to generate heat, quality compost
Raising high-quality fruit and vegetables requires a few key resources: quality seed, adequate sun and water, healthy soil - and the ability to withstand volatile weather like hail. In Iowa, USA, more growers are turning to high tunnels to protect crops, as well as to expand the growing season and capitalize on early- and late-season markets.
08-05-2014
Pythium unveiled
Dr. Mary Hausbeck is extremely familiar with Pythium; in fact, it was part of her graduate work 24 years ago. At Michigan State University, she is deeply involved in researching the dimensions of this pathogen.
30-04-2014
Edible flowers may inhibit chronic diseases
A new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), found that common edible flowers in China are rich in phenolics and have excellent antioxidant capacity. Edible flowers, which have been used in Chinese cuisine for centuries, are receiving renewed interest.
22-04-2014
Australian floriculture imports climbs to 8.6%
High import penetration and price competition from supermarkets have put pressure on profit margins in the Floriculture Production Industry in the past five years. As a result, industry research firm, IBISWorld, has updated its report on the sector in Australia.
16-04-2014
Greenhouse gives window to future in ag studies
The plea by Australia's agricultural sector for more skilled workers is also frequently accompanied by ongoing discussions about the very future of agricultural studies in that country. However, one site in the state of Victoria serves as proof that agricultural education is not all doom and gloom.
11-04-2014
Who will be NZ's 2014 'Young Horticulturist of the Year'?
The competition that set out to nurture young horticulturists a decade ago begins its search for its tenth winner this year.
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